Subject: Classification --- Vanilla extract – classifiable under sub-heading no. 1302.19

            It is directed to refer to the subject mentioned above and to say that doubts have been raised regarding classification and levy of duty on "Vanila Extract" due to an anomaly in the description of sub-heading 1302.13 in the Customs Tariff published by the Directorate of Publications vvis-à-visthat published by the private publishers. It has been stated that in the Customs Tariff published by the Directorate of Publications, the description of the articles and the rate of duty under sub-heading Nos. 1302.13 and 1302.19 are as under:

                            1302.13                             Of hops, Vanilla, Oleoresin,                                     40%
                                                                        or Vanilla extract

                            1302.19                                     Other                                                                15%

        However, in the Customs Tariff brought out by the private publishers, the description of the articles and the rate of duty under sub-heading Nos. 1302.13 and 1302.19 read as under:

3.        The matter has been examined. It is seen the HS Nomenclature that tariff sub-heading 1302.13 covers vegetable saps and extracts – of hops only and therefore, vanila extract will not fall under this sub-heading. A reading of Explanatory Notes to heading 13.02 makes it clear that "vanila extract" will merit classification under the residual entry 1302.19. Accordingly, it is clarified that `vanila extract’ may be classified under sub-heading 1302.19 and charged to duty accordingly.

4.        Pending assessments may be finalised on the basis of these instructions. Difficulties, if any, may be brought to the notice of the Board.